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Monks at Dinner
Friday Though they have vowed to eat no meat on Friday, monks are allowed plenty of wine with their Friday meal of fish
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Media ID 20146837
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Allowed Dinner Friday Meal Meat Monastic Monks Plenty Wine Vowed
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the intriguing blend of spiritual devotion and culinary indulgence with our 'Monks at Dinner' poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the moment of reprieve for these pious monks as they savor their Friday meal of fish, accompanied by generous pours of wine. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with this captivating poster print. Order yours today and bring the story to life in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 31.5cm (23.4" x 12.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, a group of monks gather around a long, wooden table, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of flickering candles. The scene takes place in a monastic dining hall, where the brothers have gathered to break their fast on a Friday evening. Although they have taken a vow to abstain from meat consumption on Fridays as a sign of penance and devotion, an exception is made for fish. The monks' attire, consisting of simple brown robes and white cowls, adds to the solemn and contemplative atmosphere. Their postures are relaxed, yet focused, as they engage in quiet conversation and savor each bite of their meal. In the center of the table, a large platter heaped with fish, likely caught from the nearby river or lake, takes center stage. A bottle of wine, a common beverage in monastic communities, sits prominently on the table. The brothers take turns pouring the rich, red liquid into their goblets, adding to the sense of camaraderie and communal spirit. The wine, too, is part of the tradition, believed to symbolize the blood of Christ and to enhance the spiritual experience of the meal. Despite the austere surroundings and the religious significance of the occasion, there is a sense of warmth and conviviality in the scene. The monks' shared meal, with its allowances for fish and wine on Fridays, serves as a reminder of the balance between spiritual discipline and human connection in monastic life. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich and complex world of monastic traditions, inviting us to reflect on the enduring power of community, faith, and the simple pleasures of a well-prepared meal.
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